The Panther Post

Good afternoon,

We hope everyone has a great week! For our 8th grade families, a Parentsquare will be sent with further detail as the East Hampton High School Guidance department came to present to students today.

We hope everyone has a great, warm weekend! We are excited as tomorrow our Robotics team, the PantherBots will be competing at their very first competition. We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to our Robotics team. Pictures of the event will be in our next newsletter!

We had a busy week so we hope you enjoy this week's Panther Post.

Best,

Christina & Emily

Mon. Jan. 26th - Students transition to Quarter 3 specials

Sun. Jan 25th - Volleyball Registration Closes

Mon. Feb 9th & 10th - 8th Grade Visit to East Hampton High School

Fri. Feb 13h - Professional Development for Staff - No School for Students

Wed. Feb 11th - Feb 14th - French Quebec Trip

Mon Feb 16th - 17th - February Recess - No School

Below are students who received Positive Office Referrals for their behaviors that have exemplified our PBIS pillars of Empathy, Honesty, Mindfulness and Safety. Students were able to choose a reward from our menu of options! Great job to our Panthers!

Positive Office Referrals

Oliver McCarthy-Nowak, Angelica Mancuso

Raymond Heller, Calvin Poe,

Adriana Karas, Juliana Aresco, Quinn Paiva

This week, 8th grade students began Unit 4 in math, focusing on linear equations. Students worked collaboratively at vertical whiteboards to explore new concepts, share strategies, and explain their thinking.

This week, seventh-grade students were introduced to a research database to help them locate trustworthy sources for their upcoming research projects. Our Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Tietjen, guided students through effective database use and highlighted how powerful well-chosen keywords can be. Students will continue exploring and gathering information as they develop research projects on a range of historical topics.

Our Unified Sports team enjoyed a fun-filled bowling outing this week at Kickback n’ Bowl. Students cheered one another on and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork. It was a wonderful opportunity for team building, and we’re grateful to Kickback n’ Bowl for being so welcoming and accommodating.

Our 6th grade students have transitioned to their second semester Exploratory World Language. Below are pictures from Mrs. Krupienski's 6th grade Spanish Exploratory World Language class. Students were emersed in the Spanish language, learning their letters, colors and greetings!

Our Student Council was busy this week working on their Valentine Day fundraising during all lunch waves this week and during their meeting this morning, students were making Valentines for the Senior Center.

The East Hampton High School Guidance Department visited our 8th graders today. Students met with the guidance counselor they will work with next year and learned more about what to expect at the high school. A ParentSquare message will be sent with additional information, including a copy of the presentation.

Reminder: dismissal forms (found under links in Parentsquare) should be submitted 24 hours in advance.

For all parents and spectators who plan on attending a game. If our bus lines are not dismissed, parents/spectators will be asked to wait outside until the gym is cleared. Volleyball does not have a set start time. Reminder: seating is limited at EHMS and at other schools.

No food, drinks or beverages allowed in our gym!

FEB 9 - FEB 13 (subject to change)

MONDAY, FEB 9

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys Study Hall 2:35 until 4 pm

Boys volleyball 4:15 until 5:30 pm

Note: Pay to Participate fee is due!

TUESDAY, FEB 10

East Hampton girls (Teams Pacesetters/Producers) at Cromwell MS, 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 pm.

Cromwell boys volleyball at EHMS

WEDNESDAY, FEB 11

East Hampton girls (Teams Panthers/Pride) at Griswold MS (Rocky Hill) 2:20 dismissal, 2:30 pm

Griswold boys volleyball at EHMS Note: Team picture

THURSDAY, FEB 12

Girls volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm

Boys volleyball 2:35 until 4:30 pm, no study hall.

Note: will practice with girls!

FRIDAY, FEB 13

No Athletics

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
All EHMS PTO meetings are held in the Middle School Library at 5:30 PM.
🗓️ Upcoming Meeting Dates:

• February 3
• March 3
• April 7
• April 29
• May 14
• June 2

✨ All parents and guardians are welcome — join us to stay involved and help make a difference at EHMS!

Per the East Hampton Board of Education’s Attendance Policy and Connecticut statute, parents and guardians may only approve the first 9 absences of the school year with a parent note. Absences 10 and above can only be excused with further documentation and under specific circumstances.

Just a reminder that when we do not hear from a parent, then our attendance line will send out a call that your child is absent. Even if your child is sent home by the nurse the day before, we still need a call or notice each day your child is out.

In addition, if a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

A phone call is appreciated, but only an email to our attendance inbox or written note can officially excuse absence 1 through 9. Below is our attendance email:

Note: Between the school name and the word Attendance is a underscore ( _ )

EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

Did you know?

Community Health Care, Inc. is a part of the East Hampton Middle School success team!

Enrollment is open NOW for mental health services through the School-Based Health Center. Our licensed clinical social worker can support youth by addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, peer conflict, family conflict, grief and loss, emotional regulation, increasing school engagement and other childhood challenges.

Click here: https://www.sbhc1.com/enroll/

Why choose SBHC?

Convenient same day appointment

Removes barriers to care such as lack of transportation

Decreases time away from the classroom which improves academic success

Improves student's achievement by taking care of behavioral health needs that can make learning difficult

For more information, email DeFranL@ch1.com

Board of Education Statement on School Safety: The East Hampton Board of Education is committed to a safe and secure learning environment that honors and celebrates the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. The Board of Education in partnership with the school community will not tolerate any threat of violence in the schools or any hate speech that targets any race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Each student is held to the highest standards of responsible decision making within a culture that is expected to foster compassion, caring, and empathy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The school community of East Hampton is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Email: camaral@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/ehms
Location: 19 Childs Road, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365 4060